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Title: Interfaces in heterogeneous catalytic reactions: Ambient pressure XPS as a tool to unravel surface chemistry

Journal Article · · Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). Chemistry Dept.
  2. Stony Brook Univ., NY (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
  3. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source II
  4. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). Chemistry Dept.; Stony Brook Univ., NY (United States). Dept. of Chemistry

In this paper we provide a summary of the recent development of ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (AP-XPS) and its application to catalytic surface chemistry. The methodology as well as significant advantages and challenges associated with this novel technique are described. Details about specific examples of using AP-XPS to probe surface chemistry under working reaction conditions for a number of reactions are explained: CO oxidation, water-gas shift (WGS), CO2 hydrogenation, dry reforming of methane (DRM) and ethanol steam reforming (ESR). In conclusion, we discuss insights into the future development of the AP-XPS technique and its applications.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0012704
OSTI ID:
1425096
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1495732
Report Number(s):
BNL-203312-2018-JAAM
Journal Information:
Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, Vol. 221; ISSN 0368-2048
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 33 works
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